Celebrate the Jewish New Year!

Posted by Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky, Community Contributor

Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury sounds the "Shofar" in anticipation of the Jewish New Year. The Center will be offering "no strings attached" High Holiday Services. Call (860) 659-2422 or www.ChabadER.com.

Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury sounds the "Shofar" in anticipation of the Jewish New Year. The Center will be offering "no strings attached" High Holiday Services. Call (860) 659-2422 or www.ChabadER.com. (Posted by Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky, Community Contributor)

Community Contributor Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES OPEN TO ALL

The Chabad Jewish Center has an "Open Door Policy" for the Jewish New Year. Translation: You are invited!

This year, the High Holidays begin in mid-September. Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) begins on Sunday evening, September 13 and concludes on Tuesday night, September 15. Yom Kippur (the Day of Forgiveness) begins on Tuesday evening, September 22 and concludes on Wednesday night, September 23.

In anticipation of this special season, the Benet Rothstein Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury has announced an Open Door Policy. All are welcome to High Holiday Services, no strings attached! According to Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky, who serves as Executive Director of Chabad, services will be "traditional, interactive, and inviting."

All prayers will combine the original Hebrew as well as a user-friendly English translation. An entertaining children's program will accompany the adult services. Membership is not required. (Remember: No strings attached)!

Asked why the Chabad Jewish Center is opening its doors to everyone, the Rabbi responded, "This is the least we can do… During this auspicious time, the doors of heaven are open… All prayers are accepted."

Why this year? - "We live in a time of great turbulence… Many people feel unsettled… Now, more than ever, we need a sense of unity and community."

The Benet Rothstein Chabad Jewish Center is located at 25 Harris Street in Glastonbury. For more information regarding the Jewish New Year, please call:(860) 659-2422, email Rabbi@ChabadER.com, or log on to www.ChabadER.com.